Only one waiter and makes very good recommendations regarding what they have fresh that day. Mehr erfahren.
A shop who sells many kinds of cheeses from Anatolian or all over the world - Tip: Buy sandwiches here and start walking through Istanbul. Mehr erfahren.
Best beans which are cooked very slowly and the butter adds to the taste and smell or try their rice pudding - tell the waiter to add everything, which means honey and nuts on top! Mehr erfahren.
Some of the good appetizers include trials of the classic kebabs made with fish instead of lamb meat, strongly recommended. Mehr erfahren.
They make the exceptional “Çöp Şiş”, small lamb meats marinated in milk and oil, like no where else. Make sure that the mixed kebab includes at least çöp şiş, Adana and eggplant kebab. Mehr erfahren.
Recommendable; “Tarama” (salted fist roe), sour marinated seabass and pickled tunny. Mehr erfahren.
Dessert menu with Turkish coffee is a must! Please notice the cups that they serve Turkish coffee in, they are fine collector’s pieces. Mehr erfahren.
Early morning tip: Ask the waiter to buy you some simits from the breakfast house across the street instead of the bread they serve at Ortaköy Kahvaltı Evi. Mehr erfahren.
Nowadays, İskender Paydaş who is a very well known composer, performs on Fridays. Highly recommended. Mehr erfahren.
Istanbul Pale Ale is a traditional English cask Ale, Haliç Gold is a spicy and strong ale, B4 is a more bitter beer. They are all served in their own special glasses. Mehr erfahren.
Favorite beer is Bomonti Unfiltered and the snacks basket goes well with it. Also for dinner “Bomonti Lokum” worths a try. Mehr erfahren.
As a starter, try salad with hummus and Turkish sausage with pistachio - Great and refreshing. The view is also breathtaking! Mehr erfahren.
Desserts; This is what they are famous for! Muhallebi (milk pudding), chocolate dessert, baklava and cake selections should be tried to your liking. Mehr erfahren.
All pizzas are excellent and the calzones are great as well. Their signature dish is pizza with Nutella. It is self explanatory and a good choice for a dessert. Mehr erfahren.
They serve small portions of different local desserts. But instead, you can ask for chocolate souffle, which is excellent. Mehr erfahren.
Beside stewed octopus the grilled shrimps or rice with bass is recommendable anytime. Mehr erfahren.
The secret of Nusr-Et Steakhouse; They know how to choose and cook the meat and they know the best combinations of meats and spices. Mehr erfahren.
Extremely wide breakfast menu and you must try pizzas and Tuscana chicken durum. Then a homemade cheesecake with lemon and caramel will go very well. Mehr erfahren.
Kiki has events for each day of the week and especially this makes them famous Mehr erfahren.
It’s all about the taste of meat and don´t forget to make a reservation. Mehr erfahren.
Try their daily home-made patisseries or special cocktails in the evenings. Mehr erfahren.
If you like quesadillas or wraps, you love tantuni. It is a hot lavaş wrap consisting of julienned lamb stir-fried on a sac on a hint of cottonseed oil. Mehr erfahren.
Beatrice is a chocolate cake with cream and lots of fruits... No need to say any more Mehr erfahren.
Carefully selected ingredients: Octopus from Cunda, olive oil, Aegean herbs from Izmir or red wine from Edirne - Fantastic! Mehr erfahren.
When you order a bottle of wine, their nice cheese platter including grapes and cracker is free Mehr erfahren.
Their fish soup is probably the best in town. You can consult the stuff about what’s the best catch of the day. Mehr erfahren.
You shouldn’t miss ‘Köfte-ekmek’(Meat ball & bread) and ‘sausage from the butcher’, the two most traditional Turkish street foods served in a magical form Mehr erfahren.
Saturdays they have happy hours between 17:00 – 21:00, again Saturdays after dinner there is DJ music till 02:00 in the morning, making it quite a party place. Mehr erfahren.
Best version of ‘pides’ are ‘Karadeniz Pidesi’, that is the Black Sea type just as you find here. The delicious home made pickles served automatically are on the house! Mehr erfahren.
A must; The famous Bozcaada Breakfast with various jams, and cheese brought from the Island, omelets served on pizza dough baked in stone oven, special pastries, and veggies. Mehr erfahren.
Secrets: They de-gas the beans and slow cooked them. The tomato paste and butter is melted before coming together with beans and being placed in the oven for another hour so. Delicious! Mehr erfahren.
Turkish style cooked rice (called ‘pilav’) with ‘karniyarik’, another lovely Turkish dish prepared with minced beef and aubergine is always a good duet Mehr erfahren.
Offers a snack with a nice hot Turkish tea, or a mint lemonade with their infamous wet chocolate cake. Mehr erfahren.
Order your Lahmacun with extra vegetables, parsley and tomatoes. They even have a ‘Lahmacun with aubergine’ option, which is a rare thing among kebab houses. Mehr erfahren.
Go down to a small courtyard downstairs where you can enjoy a late-afternoon beer. Mehr erfahren.
The olive oil they use in their salads and other little entry dishes, is their own produce from their own olive grove in Mudanya Mehr erfahren.
This place offers a lovely ‘people watching’ opportunity and listen to the fishmongers’ loud and inviting shouts Mehr erfahren.
The Institute organizes cooking classes for amateurs and culinary tours to various cities of Turkey. They also have half-day culinary walking tours. Mehr erfahren.
Best thing to do would be joining in the inspiring and delicious adventures of the chef. Mehr erfahren.
Their leather and suede pieces are especially creative, and they rate high on an investment value scale. Mehr erfahren.
vegetables fried with beer, salmon on puff pastry, see bass with orange and pomegranate and their special steak with thin fries is totally amazing and homemade chocolate ice-cream with orange liqueur. Mehr erfahren.
The structure is so unique and rare that it dominates the skyline of the city. Mehr erfahren.
The Pierre Loti Cafe, atop the hill overlooking the shrine and the Golden Horn, is a wonderful place to enjoy the tranquility of the view Mehr erfahren.
Get three slices of the original (the one with pistachios) and a glass of lemonade. By the way the lemonade is as delicious as the Baklava. Mehr erfahren.
Find genres from World Music to Jazz, electronic to classical. It’s a must stop for all music lovers. Mehr erfahren.
This is all you need for a lunch and believe me it will take you through the day. Mehr erfahren.
If you have a chance then visit the Yedikule Museum to see the documented cannon balls and get the feeling of the conquest. Mehr erfahren.
If you are looking for books to buy about Turkey, translated Turkish authors etc Pandora is the best spot for you Mehr erfahren.
The co-owner Hulya Akal is a Japan passionate and her efforts are reflected on the food. It’s fresh, yummy and always fulfilling. You can have only ramen or udon or the whole deal. Mehr erfahren.
If you’re in the mood for sweets, the chocolate and walnut cookie is amazing, as well as the apple-filled cookies and the tahinli çörek, a spiral tahini-dough pastry. Get it while it’s hot! Mehr erfahren.
The hotel’s terrace bar is one of the best places to grab an afternoon drink Mehr erfahren.
The food here is also delightful – old favorites are coupled with not-so-familiar mezes Mehr erfahren.
Whether you’re looking for inspiring pieces of art, elegant or whimsical souvenirs to remember Istanbul by; this design shop is where you’ll find something for your taste. Mehr erfahren.
English language books on Istanbul and Turkey are definitely worth checking out, and would make good literary souvenirs if you’re in the city only for a couple of days. Mehr erfahren.
Age-old plane trees, good tea, soft breeze, and the water runs just a couple of meters away from your table. Mehr erfahren.
Don’t resist the temptation to try out many flavors – and keep an eye on the seasonal offerings Mehr erfahren.
Great detail about SALT is its rooftop garden (the “edible estate”) – visitors are allowed to step into the patio and observe this mini-garden in the middle of the city rooftops. Mehr erfahren.
Try the classic menu is 3 pieces of shish, ezme (spicy tomato salad) and hot turnip juice. Tea is complimentary as always Mehr erfahren.
Try the triangle shaped pastry and fried liver are house specialties or the fresh fish. Mehr erfahren.
No need to say that customers are Beşiktaş supporters and the atmosphere is not much different than in a stadium. Mehr erfahren.
Tip for a classic menu is dry beans, rice and pickles Mehr erfahren.
Place for the locals to get their coffee. Mandabatmaz is one of few places to enjoy the genuine Turkish coffee taste. Mehr erfahren.
Karabatak offers a warm atmosphere, whether you want to chat with friends over cups of coffee or tea, or spend hours to read and write, this spot is ideal. Mehr erfahren.
You’ll regret not starting off with the hearty fish soup. a thick soup with chunks of fish, vegetables and fresh herbs, a meal on its own. Mehr erfahren.
Sentetik Sezar is pretty active on Facebook, check out their page to see if there’s something you like, message the shop and they’ll reserve the piece for you Mehr erfahren.
If you’re near Bebek, make sure you don’t miss Mini Dondurma – literally, don’t miss it -always natural and seasonal ice-cream. Mehr erfahren.
Head to Kale to have the ultimate breakfast in a casual atmosphere. Don’t forget finishing off with Turkish coffee while watching the ships go by. Mehr erfahren.